CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,740 km
6,052 miles
FAY
Fayetteville
United States
Distance
9,740 km
6,052 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI FAY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field
IATA Code CAI FAY
ICAO Code HECA KFAY
City Cairo Fayetteville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 189 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.990000, -78.880000

Cairo (CAI) to Fayetteville (FAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) in Fayetteville, United States is 9,740 kilometers (6,052 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Cairo, it's 15:59 in Fayetteville. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Fayetteville (FAY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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